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Again, this is a topic that's been raised frequently on the M100 site. What is not always known, or at least can be confusing, is the type of water pump housing (between pump and engine block) that is fitted to early and late 6.9s. All later models have the 'standard' housing with the square...

Hi Bill, I am not familiar with Tim's set up, but he is certainly quite methodical in tackling all the hundred and one issues that should make this a good car. I had a quiet chuckle to myself when I saw the rear subframe in his bedroom. It reminded me of my own situation many, many moons ago...

This has been a lively topic on the M100 site for some considerable time. The cost of a replacement pump can be an issue, as well as the method of removal which seems open to debate. I have always maintained that it was unnecessary to remove the pump housing nor the crankshaft damper. For the...

Just a few more close up pics of camshaft positions. Not that it matters that much, but I have placed nylon ties in positions relative tp where the camshaft chain wheels have to be refitted. Also, last but not least, a pic. of Geleaming Beauty's engine bay - I have thrown it in just for...

I have already referred to some of the cleaning processes when carrying out a valve grind and de-coke. Whatsmore, I have referred to a 12 hour time frame (approximate) required to remove both heads. It should be borne in mind, that the time quoted does not include the cleaning procedure...

A formula designed by Styria - whether it be effective may well be open to question from various sources, but naturally you try your best according to ability, knowledge and equipment. The following procedure I have carried out on Gleaming Beauty, and will now also be carried out on the Astral...

I must have liked carrying out this work previously on Gleaming Beauty, because I am knee deep into exactly the same thing as previously with my Astral Silver 6.9. Whereas this work on GB was one of absolute necessity on account of a very badly blown head gasket, the work on the Astral Silver...

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With the advent of the extremely hot weather some sections of Australia, including Sydney, have experienced, failure of water pumps, particularly 6.9's, have become an issue. There has been confusion from time to time regarding the amount of work involved in order to remove the pump. Some...

Well of course, how silly of me....a bit like the probs I have encounterd with Gleaming Beauty at the moment.......:D Regards Styria

In case anyone doesn't know, that's what is known as good luck. Mind you, and I am not being derogatory, you have to ask yourself why it took abl567 that long to spot the problem - don't you think ? :D Regards Styria

Hi guys, thanks for all your best wishes and expressions of sympathy in advance. I'll really be needing them, although wadfuls of cash donations would be even more useful. Sorry I have no photos of the happy moment, as I was even too dumb to use my Nokia N95 (not for sale !) to take pictures...

hi abl567, tricky one and I have been scratching the computer between the ears, albeit not with a lot of success. Obviously, overfilling is a 'no, no' as it will cause the oil to foam and bubble and probably create airlocks in the system. I don't think you'd do much damage in a short period of...

Some of us are familiar with the fact that we have not been able to locate these dust boots to replace units that are usually worn beyond redemption. I think even S-Class gave up in the end after some searching. Unfortunately, I am no closer to procuring that part. However, at long last, I have...

Hi WGB,, just about 100% of the time, I purchase 98 RON rating petrol, invariably from BP or occasionally Shell. To be perfectly honest, I have done very little tuning on Gleaming Beauty as I wanted to see the engine settle in first. When I noticed the pinking (you'd only hear it occasionally...

All this latest Gaff has emanated from Styria's pen - Regards Styria

Just an update on 'Gleaming Beauty' and the way she is performing. As indicated in my previous post, I have changed oil and filter again - in the week leading up to 18th January. Apart from removing the plug from the small sump, I also drained the oil cooler that is a standard fitting on high...

At the risk of boring everyone with Rovers, I have owned my good share of them over the years, and my last Rover P6B 3500S would have been the best bar none in Sydney. Not original, mind you, but still the best..says he modestly. It was a special car. Sliding Webasto Sunroof, creme Schmitt...

Still talking about P5 - P5B - P6 and P6B Rovers, I have owned Rovers since the age of 20 - when I first got my licence, and my first car was, in fact, a 1956 Rover 90 that I bought off Debiens Motor Auctions on hire purchase for $1100.00 - that was the time when a new Holden could be bought...

I can tell you one thing for sure Grease Monkey - the P5B, even in Coupe form, was a grossly overrated car. Lovely to look at - in fact, one of the most handsome cars you could wish to see. Great engine for what was asked of it, very marginal BW35 Auto despite its additional internal oil pump...